Black People

"His Daddy has the same color skin as you." - Elijah further explaining to our "black" friend who he got his new shirt from

Laundry Sexism

"Daddy, it's funny when you do laundry because you're not supposed to do it. Only Mommy is." -a recent astute (and obviously spot on) assessment of Elijah's

Unconditional Love for the Shirtless

"Daddy, you don't have a shirt on. But I still love you." -Sophie (age 3) providing commentary as I brushed my teeth shirtless

Cold Repentance

"Daddy, will you forgive me for getting a cold?" -Sophie (age 3)

Kissing the Babysitter

"Daddy, aren't you going to kiss Miss Joellen?" - Elijah asking about the babysitter being excluded after he and Noah were kissed goodbye by Daddy

How To Properly Welcome Daddy and Brother Home

"Daddy, when you get home, I'm going to hug you. Elijah, when you get home, I'm going to hit you." -Sophie's phone conversation with Elijah and I as we drove back from a father-son weekend camping trip

Nose Bone Obedience

"Dad, do I have a bone in my nose?" -Elijah's response after speaking to him one-on-one for 5 min (3 hours in toddler time) about the importance of obeying Mommy and Daddy

Heaven

"I want to come to heaven with you and Mommy" -Elijah (age 3)

Daddy's Misplaced Shot

"Daddy, did you find your shot?" -Elijah's (age 3) question upon my return from the basketball gym after telling him I was going there to try to find my shot

3 Chairs and Some Ears

Elijah (age 4): Dad, I just told you to get 3 chairs out.
Me: Sorry, I didn't hear you.
Elijah: Yes you did b/c you have ears.